THE UPSTART Volume No. 14, Issue No. 05 - May Edition Hours of Operation LODGE OFFICERS Exalted Ruler Vinnie Alianiello, PER Leading Knight Vacant Loyal Knight Vacant Lecturing Knight Michael Savage Secretary Treasurer Scott Tackus Tiler Daniel Vallier Esquire Michael Luna Chaplain Kenneth MacMurtry Inner Guard Aaron Lajoie BOARD OF TRUSTEES Five Year Don Coville Four Year Douglas Beeghly, PER Three Year Stephen Del Rosso, PER Two Year Michael Perleoni, PER One Year Gerald McDonald Exalted Ruler s Message W e have made it through the first month of the Elk year. I thank everyone that helped out and made our Installation of Officers a memorable event. If you didn t come to the Lodge for the Early Bird dinner you missed a good time. There are many dinners and events coming up, are you going to be there? Are you up to it? I bet you are! On May 10 we will have the Lodge clean up you need to be there. Last month I challenged you to get active if you are not already. It s time to take up that challenge. So you may say there is not much to do if you don t shoot or drink. Well guess what? It s your Lodge so you can do something about it. You could start a card league or any idea you may have. See myself or one of the Officers and we can make it happen if it is viable. If you are a shooter you may want to start a shooting competition, see the Range Committee to make it happen. How about running a function? We should be doing at least one per month on top of the ones that are already happening. We have around 600 members if we could get at least 20% active we will be doing well. That s only 120 members. I know we can do better than that. You can make a difference. We can make the Lodge family friendly with events for members children. We have many projects around the Lodge that need to be done. Projects such as remodeling the hall restrooms and painting the hall. We need to repave under the pavilion, at the trap range and the members parking lot. I personally think we need to redo/update the kitchen. To do this we need to raise money. So here is my next challenge, raise a minimum of $100,000.00 within the next year. Some will say we can t do that. Well if all 600 members each raised $100.00 we would be at $60,000.00 and that would be a good start. Just think going Mon. Thurs. 4 PM 8 PM Friday 3 PM 10 PM Saturday Noon 9 PM Sunday Noon 7 PM Permittee: Lee Littlefield glastonburyelks.org out for an evening can easily go over $100.00 as many restaurants. If you have ate at the Lodge you know the food is better and a real deal. At the end of May we have Memorial Day please participate. In June is Flag Day these events are what Elkdom is about. So make sure you take up my challenge. Thank you. Elk of the Month James Bernier The bar was experiencing a bad RFI outlet which kept popping on one of the coolers. James was called and did not hesitate to step up and replace it without issue. Now you have another place to park, at least for a month! Thank you James! Fraternally, Vinnie Alianiello, PER Exalted Ruler "like" us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/glastonburyelks
N e v e r C r i t i c i z e a V o l u n t e e r House Committee News Happy May! I have accepted the position of House Committee Chairman, and look forward to supporting the Lodge in all its works; however, we cannot do this ourselves. As our Exalted Ruler stated in last month s Upstart, we too challenge each member to step up and support the Lodge in some manner. For those of you who support our, we thank you, but will be instituting a new policy of requiring purchasing of tickets prior to the event. Additionally at times some of the dinners will have a cut-off day, and number of tickets sold. The membership of the Lodge has asked for way to get a hold of those persons running an event, hence we ve begun Committee Corner. Feel free to contact any of them!! Memorial day weekend hours (depending on patrons): Friday 5/23-3:00PM-9:00PM Saturday 5/24-12:00PM-8:00PM Sunday 5/25-12:00PM-6:00PM Monday 5/26-12:00PM-6:00PM Drink Specials this Month Bud Light Platinum - $2.00 Bud Black Crowne - $2.00 Guinness bottles - $3.00 Jim Sponzo House Committee Chairman Are YOU one of our Friends on Face Book? NO? Why not? When you become our friend on facebook you get to: Check out photos of lodge events; Get updates to events being held at your lodge, and much, much more. So visit us at facebook.com/glastonburyelks2202. Spring Clean Up The Lodge will conduct our annual grounds clean-up on Saturday May 10, 2014, starting at 8AM. Our grounds are spacious, but the area that needs the most TLC is minimal. Most work is not demanding but we do have several projects to tackle. Any questions please contact any one of the Trustees or officers at the Lodge; a sign-up sheet will be at the bar. Any and all support for clean up will be appreciated. We also ask you to bring your own tools if you have them. This include leaf blowers and brooms. Lodge Trustees and Officers Clomp of the Hoof!...to Dave Poulin, and Dennis Claffey, PDD for preparing the Early Bird dinner. Mike Dondi for running a successful Pig Dinner, along with all his cast of supporters setting up and cleaning! Vinnie Alianiello, PER Exalted Ruler Initiation May 21, 2014 Our next initiation will take place during our regularly scheduled meeting of May 21, 2014. If you are a sponsor of a candidate it is IMPERATIVE you make yourself available for the full meeting as well. Dress for the candidates is a business casual, women would be comparable. Jeans will not be accepted. Secretary
I f y o u f i n d a m i s t a k e i n t h i s m o n t h ' s U p s t a r t... i t ' s s u p p o s e d t o b e t h e r e! I N D O O R W I N T E R B O A T S T O R A G E M a n c h e s t e r, C T Call Bill Wolfe for rates (860) 649-9340 L e a v e a m e s s a g e Committee Corner For those of you interested in supporting any of the events listed within this months Upstart, here is a list of contacts, and the best way to get a hold of them. Breakfast Committee: Dennis Claffey, PDD - dnpclaffey@yahoo.com Dinners: Jim Sponzo - leave a message at the bar Sherry Perleoni - swascholl@yahoo.com Golf Tournament: Tom Herzog - tgh474747@yahoo.com Dennis Claffey, PDD dnpclaffey@yahoo.com Grounds mowing, etc.: Aaron Lajoie - alajoie@mac.com Finally, don t forget you can always call and leave a message at the Lodge (860) 633-2651, or email info@glastonburyelks.org. Golf Tournament Meeting Believe it or not, it s that time of year for us to begin the process of putting together the tournament. It is scheduled for September 15, 2014, which is only 6 short months away. Our next meeting will take place on May 21st at the Lodge at approximately 6:00PM. I should be back from Florida by then, and will be making our priority of securing hole sponsorships, donations, and other sponsors. I d like to ask everyone and anyone interested in helping to attend this meeting. Thomas Herzog Golf Chairman We now have an ATM on the premises! Propositions For Membership The Secretary s Office has received an application on the following individuals, read their names on the floor of our Lodge. Any member knowing why any of these candidates should not be duly elected to membership, should notify a member of the Investigation Committee or one of the Lodge Officers. Each will be balloted on during a regularly scheduled Lodge meeting. Name Proposer Residence Occupation Michael D. Monaco Clarence Drumm Glastonbury, CT VP Monaco Ford Bryan Jackowitz Kevin Jackowitz Farmington, CT VP American Distilling Ryan O Connell Kevin Jackowitz Glastonbury, CT Self-employed Matthew Hill Jeremy Desmond Glastonbury, CT Ops Preferred Display Curtis Strong, Jr. Curtis Strong Glastonbury, CT Aircraft Mechanic Steven Goodwin Richard Sheehan Glastonbury, CT Dentist Secretary
May Birthday s Name Date Kenneth Wooten 1 Scott Talboom 3 Daniel Tinter 3 Guy LaBella 4 Wilfredo Ortiz 5 Steven Sleeper 5 William Zimmer 5 John Gawlak 6 Stephen Anderson 7 Dustin Kerr 7 Michael Roberts 7 Rafael Lora, Jr. 9 George Lefebvre 10 Peter Gambardella 11 Clinton Canning 12 William Lawlor 12 Heather Hess 14 William Scamuzzi 14 Fred Bushey, Jr. 15 Jason Hall 15 Ryan Messier 16 David Chaput 17 Ginger Crowe 17 David Stebbins 17 Justin Dutton 18 Mary-Jane House 19 Valerie Traynor 19 Michael Davis 20 Patrick Moynihan 21 Blaine Gagnon, Jr. 22 Kirk Owen 22 Jack Verravas 22 Joseph Amato 23 John Karas 23 Daniel Stanley 23 Philip Villone, III 24 Paul Bowler 25 David Giuliano 25 Joseph Fydenkevez, Jr. 26 Laurel Giuliano 26 Paul Lepine 27 Albert Rizzo 27 John Gally 29 Mark Kulig 29 Michael Girard 31 N e v e r C r i t i c i z e a V o l u n t e e r Sick & Visiting If you know of any member who may not be doing well, please contact the Lodge at (860) 633-2651 or by email: Subject: Sick & Visiting Joe Grillo, PER, Home Bob Underwood, Home Joe Waggoner Committee Chairman Breakfast Committee I d like to thank the committee for their hard work, and continued dedication to this event: Kristen Kataja, Doug & Louise Beeghly, Carl Lavoie, Dave & Jodi Poulin, Mark Curtin, Sherry Perleoni, Eric Fettig, Dave Volpe, Don DiLoreto, and Stu Sylvia. Upcoming Breakfasts May 4th May 18th - Last one of the year! Mom s eat free! 8:00AM-10:30AM $8.00 for all persons over 10 $4.00 for those ages 5-10 Free all kids under 5 Change Counter "As Long As There Are Veterans, The Elks Will Never Forget Them"
Charity Justice Brotherly Love Fidelity Rotisserie Chicken Dinner Friday, May 16, 2014 Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 17, 2014 Mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, rolls and dessert! Tickets ($10 per person) must be purchased in advance at the bar prior to May 16th. Dinner will be served approximately 6PM. Sherry Perleoni Dinner Chairman 12:00PM-2:00PM Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served at the Lodge. Vets eat free. Please come down and support our veterans! Gerry McDonald Committee Chairman Grounds Committee With the warmer weather slowly coming upon us, it is that time of year again to begin concentrating on the property of the Lodge. If you are interested in supporting this activity, please contact me directly via my email (see our new committee corner ) or directly at the Lodge. We have a lot to do, and everyone s input is welcomed! Just a reminder, our annual clean-up is scheduled for May 10th starting at 8:00am. Aaron Lajoie Committee Chairman
Upcoming Events May N E V E R C R I T I C I Z E A V O L U N T E E R June The official publication of the Glastonbury Lodge of Elks No. 2202 Please have all material for this publication in the hands of the publisher no later than the 15th of the preceding month. Articles may be left with the Secretary at the Lodge, or emailed to: info@glastonburyelks.org 4 - Sunday breakfast - 8AM 7 - House committee meeting 10 - Spring clean up - AM 11 - Happy Mother s Day 13 - Investigation 14 - Lodge meeting - 7PM 16 - Friday night dinner - tickets required 17 - Armed Forces Day - 12PM-2PM 18 - Sunday breakfast - 8AM 21 - Golf Committee - 6PM 21 - Officers meeting 28 - Lodge meeting Initiation - 7PM 4 - House committee meeting 11 - Lodge meeting - 7PM 14 - Flag Day 15 - Happy Father s Day 18 - Golf committee - 6PM 18 - Officers meeting 25 - Lodge meeting - 7PM Glastonbury Lodge No. 2202 A Fraternal Organization PO Box 308 South Glastonbury, CT 06073